The Feats of St Laika and all just seems to have us reveling in our fellow animals. I thought I'd share more prayers from the Blessing of Our Relatives service.
Prayers
Deacon
God has placed us among our relatives—those who swim in the waters and fly in the heavens; those who walk with us upon the earth, or creep or crawl; the mountains and valleys, meadows and plains, the trees and the plant nations; the flowing waters and shining stars; the sun and moon and planets. We are part of the web of life, charged by our Creator with serving the balance and harmony of all things. Let us praise God, saying: “How wonderful are the works of your hands!”
Blessed are you, O God, Maker of heaven and earth.
How wonderful are the works of your hands!
Blessed are you, O God, who created all living things.
How wonderful are the works of your hands!
Blessed are you, O God, for sharing with us the beauty, the wisdom, the cunning, and skill of your animals.
How wonderful are the works of your hands!
Blessed are you, O God, for providing all things necessary to sustain the life of all creatures.
How wonderful are the works of your hands!
Blessed are you, O God, for weaving all things into one fabric of life.
How wonderful are the works of your hands!
Blessed are you, O God, who through your lowliest creatures never cease to draw us toward your love.
How wonderful are the works of your hands!
--the BB
[I have no idea where I got the photo. If I am violating copyright let me know and I will delete it. It's just such a warm fuzzy photo!]
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